Washburn Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Im going to buy an impact driver for a few projects I have and am wondering witch one you all consider the most powerfull for the buck and where to buy. Im not looking to spend a fortune Ill upgrade later on if I need to. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodro77 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 i have a ingersolrand and im happy with it , it has more power than i will ever need , i think 660 foot pounds , never had something it woulnt take off , it wasnt that expensive maybe 140 bucks . with ingersollrand you have to be careful because they make ones that are made in china that are not as good (the ones Lowe's sells) . i also have a battery operated impact gun and i will tell you i am very in pressed with it , alot more power than i would have ever thought , i use my air gun alot less now , i save it for the big stuff , every thing else i use the batt opt. gun . pain in the ass to fill up compressor to take off 1 bolt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshee Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I have a cummins tools POS. Only cost $20 bucks and its hasnt failed me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand4ever Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I bought mine from harbor freight, It was about 50 bucks and does everything around the garage I need. They have a website: harborfreight.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I used a snap-on for years, or was it craftsman. Either one works great............................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Im going to buy an impact driver for a few projects I have and am wondering witch one you all consider the most powerfull for the buck and where to buy. Im not looking to spend a fortune Ill upgrade later on if I need to. Thanks I have this one. I have had it for about 6 years and it still looks and works like new. It's not the cheapest gun, but compared to the cost Snap On gun, it's pretty inexpensive. I also have the matching air ratchet which so far has been the best air ratchet I have ever used. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washburn Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Cool thanks guys, Ill probably end up buying a half decent one and some other tools to take some bikes apart to see what I can salvage to either work on or sell would be the wisest. Well Im off for the weekend for a few races wish me luck Ill need it with stock components. BTW I was a second away from snaging this 2:1 Trinity setup but Im going with a 4mil grunt port setup so they will be pretty open So I need a 35 This 33 PWK setup would be killer for a stock or woods ported Banshee everything you need. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BANSHEE-CAR...098737573QQrdZ1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodro77 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I have this one. I have had it for about 6 years and it still looks and works like new. It's not the cheapest gun, but compared to the cost Snap On gun, it's pretty inexpensive. I also have the matching air ratchet which so far has been the best air ratchet I have ever used. :thumbsup: i have used that gun before , its a good one , i was going to buy it but it was a little expensive , 300 bucks i think or close to it . mine is a ingersolrand # 231 i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 i have used that gun before , its a good one , i was going to buy it but it was a little expensive , 300 bucks i think or close to it . mine is a ingersolrand # 231 i think I may have paid that much for it, I don't really remember. I know I bought it as a package deal with the matching air ratchet. I think you got a free t-shirt and a pocket knife or something like that with the package. Back in WA, I have several friends that I grew up with that are mechanics for Northwest CAT and my gun has gotten some nuts off that their $1600 Snap-on guns couldn't get off. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodro77 Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 I may have paid that much for it, I don't really remember. I know I bought it as a package deal with the matching air ratchet. I think you got a free t-shirt and a pocket knife or something like that with the package. Back in WA, I have several friends that I grew up with that are mechanics for Northwest CAT and my gun has gotten some nuts off that their $1600 Snap-on guns couldn't get off. :thumbsup: i believe it , that is a good gun , when i was buying mine the salesperson told me to buy that one , i just looked it up it is only 199 bucks at SEARS , 625 foot pounds of torque , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 i have a snap on MG31. its pretty cool. all magnesium housing so its nice and light. and if it ever breaks i can watch the housing burn, sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 i have a snap on MG31. its pretty cool. all magnesium housing so its nice and light. and if it ever breaks i can watch the housing burn, sweet. If you don't mind me asking, how much did that cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenCalBanshee Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 I have a Ir 2131 awesome gun, I have had it for around 10yrs and its still has good power. I paid 180 for it but that was some time ago. I know harbor freight sells this model for a great price. If you need a little more power I know that Fastnal has a deal going on the titanium model, which is like 900 "nut busting torque" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastrthnu Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Snap-on! Will last the rest of your life and your kids! Plus the resale is about what you paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 If you don't mind me asking, how much did that cost? i think $315 is retail. I traded my other gun in on it and paid the diff, so who knows what I actually paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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